Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA) 2026/27
Nippon Paint India
📌 About the Event
The Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA) 2026/27 is a design competition that encourages architecture and interior design students to develop creative, sustainable, and socially responsible design solutions. Organised by Nippon Paint, the awards provide a platform for emerging designers to showcase their ideas, connect with industry professionals, and gain exposure to the design community. The 2026 theme, “CONVERGE: Embracing Hyperlocal,” invites participants to explore how design can respond to local culture, community needs, and environmental challenges. Students can submit individual projects in the Architecture or Interior Design category and compete for cash awards and internship opportunities.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organiser: Nippon Paint India
- Mode of Conduct: Online project submission
- Categories: Architecture and Interior Design
- Registration Fee: Free
- Participation Type: Individual
📅 Important Dates
- Competition Launch: 15 June 2026
- Registration and Submission Deadline: 31 October 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to students enrolled in architecture or interior design programmes at recognised educational institutions in India.
- Architecture students must be in their third year or above.
- Interior Design students must be in their second year or above.
- Eligible 2026 graduates may participate if they submit their entry before their formal graduation ceremony.
- Postgraduate students may participate if their total work experience is less than one year, including academic internships.
- Each student may submit one project per category.
- Entries must follow the official theme and submission guidelines.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Gold Award: ₹50,000 and internship opportunities.
- Silver Award: ₹25,000 and internship opportunities.
- Honorary Mentions: Cash awards; confirm the current award amount in the 2026/27 India brief.
- Opportunities to gain exposure to industry professionals and the wider design community.
- Potential progression to the international AYDA Regional Summit for eligible winners.